Production Associate *ALL SHIFTS

Job Title:
General Laborer / Baler
Job Description

This entry-level general laborer/baler role offers a wide variety of internal growth opportunities in a fast-paced production environment. The position focuses on safely moving and palletizing pre-wrapped bundles of paper bags at the end of a bag production conveyor line, while maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping. It is ideal for a motivated, safety-conscious, and mechanically inclined individual seeking a long-term career with clear advancement into machine operation and beyond.

• Follow production orders to accurately stack 1050 pound bundles of paper bags on pallets at the end of the conveyor line.

• Wrap bundles securely using tape to ensure stability and product integrity during handling and transport.

• Operate a manual pallet jack as needed to move pallets and materials safely throughout the production area.

• Sort, organize, and lift pallets to support efficient workflow and production throughput.

• Bale materials from 35 machine lines per shift, maintaining consistent pace and quality standards.

• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

• Adhere to all safety and quality procedures, reporting any issues or concerns promptly.

• Work flexibly across day, swing, and graveyard shifts as required with proper notice.

• Carry out other duties as assigned to support production operations and team goals.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently throughout the shift.

• Ability to walk approximately 34 miles per shift in a production environment.

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn how production equipment and processes work.

• Comfort with manual labor, including repetitive lifting, stacking, and material handling.

• Experience or ability to safely use a manual pallet jack.

• Strong focus on safety and quality in all tasks.

• Open and flexible availability to work day (7:00am3:00pm), swing (3:00pm11:00pm), and graveyard (11:00pm7:00am) shifts with proper notice.

• Ability and desire to eventually move into a machine operator role.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and extended walking.

• Willingness to provide and wear steel-toed shoes.

• Background in general labor, construction, production, material handling, loading, or unloading is beneficial.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

• Reliability and strong work ethic with a long-term career mindset.

• Attention to detail when following production orders and stacking bundles.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team and follow direction.

• Interest in progressing to machine operator and into higher-level production roles over time.

This opportunity offers clear upward mobility, with a proven career path from baler to machine operator and into leadership roles; every leader in the facility began in this position. All breaks are paid, including a paid 20-minute lunch and a paid 10-minute break. Upon conversion to permanent status, employees join a union and gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, vacation, floating holidays, retirement and pension plans, 401(k), and medical, dental, and vision coverage with competitive family plan contributions, as well as life and disability benefits.

The culture emphasizes safety, stability, and long-term growth, creating an environment where hard work and commitment are recognized and rewarded.

The role is based in a very clean and safe production facility with a strong, visible emphasis on safety in daily operations. Employees work on and around bag production conveyor lines, handling…